Program & Agenda

5–6 November 2026 · Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC), Phnom Penh

All sessions are in the Conference Hall building, ITC.

The organizing committee reserves the right to modify this program/agenda if necessary.

Morning Sessions

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7:30
8:00
Registration
8:00
8:30
Arrival
Arrival of H.E. Academician Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, as well as the presiding dignitaries and distinguished guests, at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC); and the visit to the STEM Fair
8:30
9:30
Ceremony
Opening Ceremony
- Salute to the National Flag/Anthem of the Kingdom of Cambodia
- Welcome Remarks by H.E. Mak Ngoy, Director General of the Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
- Remarks by Mr. Bryan Fornari, Head of Cooperation, Delegation of the European Union to the Kingdom of Cambodia
- Opening Address for the “National Research Forum and Higher Education STEM Fair 2026” by H.E. Academician Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport
- Presentation of Letters of Acknowledgement to the sponsors by H.E. Academician Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport
- Group Photo Session
- Departure of H.E. Academician Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, as well as the presiding dignitaries and distinguished guests
- Conclusion of the Opening Ceremony
9:30
10:30
Refreshment Break and Visit to the STEM Fair
10:30
12:00
Keynotes📍 Conference Hall
Keynote Presentations and Plenary Discussion on “Research and Commercialization in Cambodia through the Lens of Government Agencies”
- Keynote Presentations by Distinguished Speakers
- Plenary Discussion
- Question-and-Answer (Q&A) Session
- Distinguished Keynote Speakers and Panelists:
- H.E. Dr. SANN Vathana, Secretary of State, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS)
- H.E. Dr. HUL Seingheng, Under Secretary of State, Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI), and Permanent Vice-Chairman of the Research and Development Committee
- Dr. BUN Long, Deputy Director, Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC)
- Moderator: Prof. Dr. HENG Kreng, Deputy Secretary-General of the General Secretariat, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), and Secretary-General of the General Secretariat of the National Council for the Conferment of Professorial Titles in the Kingdom of Cambodia
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12:00
13:00
Lunch Break

Afternoon Sessions

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13:00
13:30
Registration
13:30
15:30
4 rooms at the same time · 24 papers
Parallel sessions: research papers
1Room 1 · A109·13:30–15:30
Artificial Intelligence in Education
Session chairDr. TAM Sakirin
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13:30–13:45
Factors Influencing Continuance Intention toward Artificial Intelligence among Generation Z in Cambodia Dr. NORNG Sokha, Director of the Graduate School and Chief of the Center for Research & Innovation, ACLEDA University of Business (AUB)
13:45–14:00
AI Tool Adoption and Its Impact on Perceived Learning Outcomes among University Students in Cambodia Mr. HUY Sopheaktra, Lecturer and Researcher in Information Technology (Ph.D. Candidate), Faculty of Science and Technology, ACLEDA University of Business (AUB)
14:00–14:15
Educational AI Chatbots and Academic Integrity: Examining Student Challenges with Generative Hallucinations in Writing Dr. Arti LATA, Head of the Department of Business Management and Digital Innovation, University of Technology and Entrepreneurship (UTE)
14:15–14:30
Deep Learning and Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Predicting Graduate Unemployment Dr. DY Davuth, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, Build Bright University (BBU)
14:30–14:45
AI-Developed English for STEM at National Scale: Lessons from Sangapac for Cambodian Higher Education H.E. Dr. CHHINH Sitha, Advisor to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), and Founder and Director of Sangapac Anuwat
14:45–15:00
Assessment of Digital and AI Competency among Faculty Members in Cambodian Higher Education Institutions: A Case of ACLEDA University of Business Ms. PA Chantharaksmey, Lecturer and Researcher, Center for Research & Innovation, ACLEDA University of Business (AUB)
15:00–15:30Question-and-Answer (Q&A) Session, Discussion, and Evaluation
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2Room 2 · Conference Hall·13:30–15:30
STEM and Applied Research
Session chairDr. PHAUK Sokkhey
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13:30–13:45
Development of a Paper-Based Electrochemical Sensor for Quantitative Determination of Uric Acid Mr. SOEUN Lei, Lecturer and Researcher, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP)
13:45–14:00
Evaluating the Impact of Mask Color on Pix2Pix-Based Reconstruction of Khmer Architectural Ornaments Mr. HENG Chanarin, Lecturer and Ph.D. Student, Department of Data Science and Engineering, Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP)
14:00–14:15
The Experimental Study of the Effect of Three Different Curing Methods on the Compressive Strength of Concrete Mr. Khozhiakbar KHUDOIAROV, Researcher, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Paragon International University (Paragon.U)
14:15–14:30
Examining the Development of Smart Cities in Cambodia Mr. TY Puthipongsa, Research Associate and Secretary of the Scientific Council, Faculty of Digital Economy, National University of Management (NUM)
14:30–14:45
The Effect of Including Golden Apple Snail (Pomacea canaliculata) Meat Powder as a Dietary Ingredient on the Growth of Meat-Type Quail (Coturnix japonica) at the Preah Norodom Sihamoni Vocational Training Center, Kampot Province Mr. SRENG Samon, Technical Instructor and Researcher, Preah Norodom Sihamoni Vocational Training Center, Kampot Province
14:45–15:00
Effect of Adding Mealworm Meal to Compound Feed on the Growth of Meat-Type Quail (Coturnix japonica) at the Preah Norodom Sihamoni Vocational Training Center, Kampot Province Mr. SRENG Samon, Technical Instructor and Researcher, Preah Norodom Sihamoni Vocational Training Center, Kampot Province
15:00–15:30Question-and-Answer (Q&A) Session, Discussion, and Evaluation
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3Room 3 · A303·13:30–15:30
Education, Teaching and Learning
Session chairDr. LOY Vichara
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13:30–13:50
Development and Validation of an Instructional Model Integrating Strategy-Based Instruction and Self-Directed Learning to Enhance Descriptive Paragraph Writing Skills among Cambodian Upper Secondary Students Mr. ONN Vibol, Teacher Educator and Ph.D. Student, National Institute of Education (NIE)
13:50–14:10
From Generalists to Specialists: Assessing the Feasibility of a Subject-Cluster Teaching System in Cambodian Primary Schools Mr. SOK Thoeurn, Teacher Educator, Phnom Penh Teacher Education College (PTEC)
14:10–14:30
Evaluating the Effect of the Blended Learning Lab-Rotation Model on Students’ Achievement and Attitude at Secondary School in Cambodia Ms. CHHUM Lina, Teacher Educator/Trainer, Regional Teacher Training Center (RTTC), Prey Veng Province
14:30–14:50
The Future of Student Services in Cambodian Higher Education Dr. MOEURN Chantrea, Head of Lifelong Learning Department, Royal University of Phnom Penh
14:50–15:10
The Impacts of Scaffolding on Learner Autonomy: A Literature Review Mr. CHUENG Pich, Teacher Educator and Ph.D. Candidate in Curriculum and Instruction, National Institute of Education (NIE)
15:10–15:30Question-and-Answer (Q&A) Session, Discussion, and Evaluation
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4Room 4 · 417·13:30–15:30
Economy, Finance and Digital Society
Session chairAssoc. Prof. Dr. CHHOEUTH Khunleap
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13:30–13:45
A Mobility-Based Proxy for Manufacturing Activity: Application of Mobile Positioning Data from Smart Axiata Dr. Daiju AIBA, Visiting Researcher, JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development, and JICA Resident Expert, National Bank of Cambodia (NBC)
13:45–14:00
The Impact of Training on Employee Productivity: The Mediating Role of Policy Compliance in a Commercial Bank Sector Ms. TUN Toseta, Internal Training Officer and Graduate School Officer, ACLEDA University of Business (AUB)
14:00–14:15
Determinants of Students’ Decision on Finance and Banking Major Selection: The Application of Social Cognitive Career Theory Miss K T Learning ENG, Undergraduate Student in Finance and Banking, ACLEDA University of Business (AUB)
14:15–14:30
Determinants of Customer Loyalty: A Case Study of Commercial Bank Customers in Phnom Penh Ms. NGAM Phorn, Officer and Researcher, Center for Research & Innovation, ACLEDA University of Business (AUB)
14:30–14:45
Factors Influencing Consumers’ Perception of the Use of Cross-Border Payment among Commercial Banks in Phnom Penh Ms. OU Sreynich, Officer and Researcher, Center for Research & Innovation, ACLEDA University of Business (AUB)
14:45–15:00
The Role of Attitude, Institutional Trust, and Financial Literacy in Driving Students’ Stock Market Intention Mr. SEANG Sing Or, Officer/Clerk of the Center for Research & Innovation, ACLEDA University of Business (AUB)
15:00–15:15
Digitalization of Public Service for Tax Payment in Phnom Penh Mr. SAR Hangsapholyna, Tax Official and Researcher, General Department of Taxation (GDT), Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF)
15:15–15:30Question-and-Answer (Q&A) Session, Discussion, and Evaluation
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15:30
16:00
Refreshment Break and Visit to the STEM Fair
16:00
17:00
STEM Fair
Visit to the STEM Fair

Research paper presentations during the thematic Parallel Sessions/Breakout Rooms are allocated 15 minutes per presentation (20 minutes for Breakout Room 3). These sessions will emphasize Q&A sessions, discussions, and the evaluation of research papers and deliveries to select the annual Best Presentation/ Best Presenter for each sub-theme. Presentations will be conducted in either English or Khmer. Concurrently, throughout the two-day “National Research Forum and Higher Education STEM Fair 2026,” booths showcasing STEM, research, and innovation—including Poster Presentations—will be on display for all attendees, including professors, lecturers, researchers, university and school students, and the general public. The STEM Fair will be held on the ground floor of the Institute of Technology of Cambodia, open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Program & Agenda

Morning Sessions

Arrival of H.E. Academician Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, as well as the presiding dignitaries and distinguished guests, at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC); and the visit to the STEM Fair

Opening Ceremony

Keynote Presentations and Plenary Discussion on “Research and Commercialization in Cambodia through the Lens of Government Agencies”

Afternoon Sessions

Parallel sessions: research papers

Visit to the STEM Fair